N&N: Roberto Perez returns; immediately makes key defensive play

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Handed an extra inning game that nobody wanted to win, Carlos Santana did this

This was made possible by a key play earlier by Roberto Perez that kept the game tied. Perez was activated earlier in the day.

• Sandy Leon is tending to a family matter, so Beau Taylor will back up Roberto Perez. Greg Allen takes Oscar Mercado’s spot.

• Sandy Alomar is back managing while Francona has a medical prodedure

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